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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.80 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.80 and 174.51 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.80 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.80 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.80 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 64,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532.93/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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